Friends of Denver Parks v. City of Denver, Debra Johnson, and Denver Public Schools – Update

Friends of Denver Parks plaintiffs, Zelda Hawkins, left, John Case, and Steve Waldstein, right, take about their court case against the City of Denver standing inside Hentzell Park along the Cherry Creek bike path near Hampden Ave on June 01, 2013. (THE DENVER POST | Andy Cross)

Dear Friends,
All of us continue to be inspired by the sacrifices of each other to prevent the destruction of Hampden Heights North Park.  We continue to make progress in the fight against city hall.
On Monday August 19, 2013 Friends of Denver Parks filed 25 more petition sections at the clerk and recorder’s office, totaling 1,297 signatures. A copy of the letter to the clerk and recorder with a list of the petition sections and circulators is attached.  Thanks to all of you who circulated petitions successfully. Please go here to see letter to Clerk and Recorder
Also on August 19 Judge Stern signed an order allowing the plaintiffs to proceed on their revised third amended complaint.  A copy of the order is attached here.
The revised third amended complaint makes the claims set forth below.  These claims are scheduled for a seven day trial in Judge Stern’s courtroom (courtroom 376, Denver District Court) starting May 19, 2014. We have requested trial by jury because the issue in dispute involves title to real property, for which Colorado allows trial by jury.  The city opposes trial by jury.  The city wants judge Stern to hear the evidence and decide the case without a jury.

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FDP Believes Article In Denver Post Erroneous

This is a notice to all Friends of Denver Parks supporters and fans:
The article in the Post yesterday, August 8th, titled, ” Denver Looks To Add City Park Land”, had erroneous information as to our position in the courts and petition process.  Our attorney has been notified and will write both a retraction request to Jeremy Meyer as well as do a press release stating the Denver Post has been incorrect, and in essence, misinformed the Denver public.
Friends of Denver Parks would like everyone to know that both the petition and court processes are moving forward, that they are not in the past and we are presently seeking legal relief in the court and are still obtaining signatures for our petition effort.  We thank you for your support.
Shawn Smith; Vice-President of Friends of Denver Parks

NEWSFLASH !! KNUS 710 Peter Boyles News/Talk Radio

Renee Lewis-President of Friends of Denver Parks has been invited to speak on the Peter Boyles News/Talk Radio about her experiences and the controversy surrounding the plans for the development of Hampden Heights North Park.  Chuck Bonniwell the publisher of the Glendale/Cherry Creek Chronicle will be interviewing Renee tomorrow
Morning at 6:30 AM….

When:  8/7/13 tomorrow morning
Where: KNUS 710 AM Radio
Time: 6:30 AM

Please go here to listen to a podcast of the interview